Our waiter was GREAT! However when we went outside to watch a race we told the waiter we would be back - when we came back our table was cleared including programs and items that were purchased- winning tickets. I am NOT happy about that. Especially after telling the waiter - busser cleared table without ensuring we had left. We hadn't even paid the bill to ensure we were coming back!!! Very disappointed.
Katherine
My husband and I had a great time. The food is great, servers are very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is so much fun. It's great that you can go out and watch the races from right beside the track, or from your table with a great view and you even get a screen at your table so you don't miss a thing
Mike
The Top of the Fair restaurant is always a great place to dine and experience the excitement of harness racing. The dining area is tiered to allow all diners a great view of the track. The racing commentary is easy to hear however not overwhelming so you can carry on a conversation with your party. Western Fair has been know for there buffet experience for many years and the quality of food is always very good. They offer a good variety of items from old favourites to new options each week. The food is tasty and plentiful. You can enjoy this with just a friend or a group all year long
Gary
The food was awful especially given the high cost. It has not improved over at least the last 10 years or more.
Jim
We thoroughly enjoyed our day! We came to the derby and were there for the entire event. The food was excellent with great selection. The service was superb! And the cleanliness and ambiance was top notch! We had a window seat and the view was fully unobstructed. We will be back!
Laurie
We enjoyed the Derby days buffet at the Top of the Fair. The food choices were excellent and it was a fun event, and we really enjoyed the live racing which we could view from our table. Thank you!
christianet
My favorite place to go to in London Ontario. The buffet is amazing combined with great view of the races. Everyone in our party enjoyed themselves and already want t go back
Tyla
Buffet was great, service was wonderful and the horse races was loads of entertainment!! Already looking forward to the next trip to top of the fair :)
Michele
Many were very happy with their dinners. As a vegetarian, there were a few items but not enough to justify the cost. As well, pretty much no vegan items. Overall, if your a carnivore, which more then half the table was. It was great!
Mark
Exciting experience thrill of horses racing while enjoying fabulous food at a very respectful price excellent evening out for the whole family very well done
We visited Top of the Fair at the Western Fairgrounds last night and, unfortunately, left feeling quite disappointed. The buffet-only setup cost around $200 for two people, including two beers and one pop, which still felt steep considering the quality and atmosphere.
I was really looking forward to trying the food because I’ve enjoyed their tastings so much at the Food and Wine Show. That made this experience even more disappointing. Buffets are a challenge for even a great chef — it’s tough to keep food warm and tasting fresh — and unfortunately, this one didn’t pull it off. Some dishes were dry even though we were among the first to go through the line.
The decor and ambiance were also stuck in the 2000s. It hasn’t been updated in years, and it really shows. The music was bland, more like elevator background noise, which added to the dated feel.
On the bright side, our server was fantastic — friendly, attentive, and the horse racing itself was fun to watch!
It’s a shame because the venue has so much potential, especially with the racing. A modern refresh and a more versatile menu could make this a really unique, exciting place. As it stands, though, I can’t imagine anyone under 50 enjoying it much, and I would expect if you’re above 50 you’d likely still grumble over the value for the money.
I wouldn’t recommend it in its current state, but I truly hope they consider making some changes — the location deserves better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
John R
We spent new year's at the top of the fair. Horrible service. Way under staffed. Tge food was sparse . Running out of everything, and being told I was getting small portions because they were Running out. O cam honestly say this was tge worst dinner I have had for new year's but one of the most expensive. We did tell the manager but she was too busy deflecting our concerns instead of trying to resolve the issues. On top of that everyone in our group was sick for days. This will be the last time anyone that attended this dinner will ever return.. I don't need you to reply to my review, just know you missed the mark by a country mile ! Not to mention the reservation system is just as deplorable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Trish
A group of friends went to celebrate a birthday. The waitress Donna was very friendly. Always there to make sure we had everything and if we needed any help with the race program. The food was excellent and well worth the money. We will return again.
Opentable Diner
We have gone to Top of the Fair on Fridays and it has been better than when we visited on Trifecta Tuesday. The food was average. Roast beef was over cooked and tough. It definitely was not a meal worth the price of $40 per person
Judy
The food is fantastic and the service is great. If you want to enjoy a great meal and bet on the horses, this is definitely the place to go. Planning on going again.
Our waiter was GREAT! However when we went outside to watch a race we told the waiter we would be back - when we came back our table was cleared including programs and items that were purchased- winning tickets. I am NOT happy about that. Especially after telling the waiter - busser cleared table without ensuring we had left. We hadn't even paid the bill to ensure we were coming back!!! Very disappointed.
My husband and I had a great time. The food is great, servers are very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is so much fun. It's great that you can go out and watch the races from right beside the track, or from your table with a great view and you even get a screen at your table so you don't miss a thing
The Top of the Fair restaurant is always a great place to dine and experience the excitement of harness racing. The dining area is tiered to allow all diners a great view of the track. The racing commentary is easy to hear however not overwhelming so you can carry on a conversation with your party. Western Fair has been know for there buffet experience for many years and the quality of food is always very good. They offer a good variety of items from old favourites to new options each week. The food is tasty and plentiful. You can enjoy this with just a friend or a group all year long
The food was awful especially given the high cost. It has not improved over at least the last 10 years or more.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day! We came to the derby and were there for the entire event. The food was excellent with great selection. The service was superb! And the cleanliness and ambiance was top notch! We had a window seat and the view was fully unobstructed. We will be back!
We enjoyed the Derby days buffet at the Top of the Fair. The food choices were excellent and it was a fun event, and we really enjoyed the live racing which we could view from our table. Thank you!
My favorite place to go to in London Ontario. The buffet is amazing combined with great view of the races. Everyone in our party enjoyed themselves and already want t go back
Buffet was great, service was wonderful and the horse races was loads of entertainment!! Already looking forward to the next trip to top of the fair :)
Many were very happy with their dinners. As a vegetarian, there were a few items but not enough to justify the cost. As well, pretty much no vegan items. Overall, if your a carnivore, which more then half the table was. It was great!
Exciting experience thrill of horses racing while enjoying fabulous food at a very respectful price excellent evening out for the whole family very well done
Restaurantji Recommends
We visited Top of the Fair at the Western Fairgrounds last night and, unfortunately, left feeling quite disappointed. The buffet-only setup cost around $200 for two people, including two beers and one pop, which still felt steep considering the quality and atmosphere.
I was really looking forward to trying the food because I’ve enjoyed their tastings so much at the Food and Wine Show. That made this experience even more disappointing. Buffets are a challenge for even a great chef — it’s tough to keep food warm and tasting fresh — and unfortunately, this one didn’t pull it off. Some dishes were dry even though we were among the first to go through the line.
The decor and ambiance were also stuck in the 2000s. It hasn’t been updated in years, and it really shows. The music was bland, more like elevator background noise, which added to the dated feel.
On the bright side, our server was fantastic — friendly, attentive, and the horse racing itself was fun to watch!
It’s a shame because the venue has so much potential, especially with the racing. A modern refresh and a more versatile menu could make this a really unique, exciting place. As it stands, though, I can’t imagine anyone under 50 enjoying it much, and I would expect if you’re above 50 you’d likely still grumble over the value for the money.
I wouldn’t recommend it in its current state, but I truly hope they consider making some changes — the location deserves better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
We spent new year's at the top of the fair. Horrible service. Way under staffed. Tge food was sparse . Running out of everything, and being told I was getting small portions because they were Running out. O cam honestly say this was tge worst dinner I have had for new year's but one of the most expensive. We did tell the manager but she was too busy deflecting our concerns instead of trying to resolve the issues. On top of that everyone in our group was sick for days. This will be the last time anyone that attended this dinner will ever return.. I don't need you to reply to my review, just know you missed the mark by a country mile ! Not to mention the reservation system is just as deplorable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
A group of friends went to celebrate a birthday. The waitress Donna was very friendly. Always there to make sure we had everything and if we needed any help with the race program. The food was excellent and well worth the money. We will return again.
We have gone to Top of the Fair on Fridays and it has been better than when we visited on Trifecta Tuesday. The food was average. Roast beef was over cooked and tough. It definitely was not a meal worth the price of $40 per person
The food is fantastic and the service is great. If you want to enjoy a great meal and bet on the horses, this is definitely the place to go. Planning on going again.
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